Tax – Paid Green Bond Issuance

The Government of India issues green bonds to develop the clean energy sector in the country. The bonds act as security for a loan. Usually, the bonds are tax-free. Taxes are exempted to increase the number of green projects in ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024 • Environment Current Affairs

Maiden Tranche of Sovereign Green Bonds

The Government of India issues bonds to support environmental projects. These bonds that bring in resources to implement such climate-related projects are called Sovereign Green Bonds. They are similar to government securities. The first tranche, meaning the first part or ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024

First Movers Coalition (FMC) Leadership Meeting

The World Economic Forum recently conducted the First Movers Coalition Leadership Meeting deliberating the need for clean energy technologies. India participated in the meeting. What did India say at the meeting? India pushed for increased European investments. The country highlighted ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

September 9 : World EV Day

World EV Day is observed on September 9 every year in order to mark the celebration of e-mobility. Highlights On this occasion, special awareness campaigns are organised across the world in order to educate people regarding the benefits of electric ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

UN ‘Energy Plan of Action’

Recently, the United Nations launched the “UN-Energy Plan of Action Towards 2025” and “Energy Compact Action Network”. What is the UN-Energy Plan of Action? It sets out a framework for collective action by nearly 30 UN and international organizations. What ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Mission Integrated Bio-refineries

Dr. Jitendra Singh Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Earth Sciences; PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, has launched a clean energy initiative named Mission Integrated Bio-refineries. Overview: The mission has been launched keeping ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs